The Halo Setting Trend: Pretty or Overdone?

Jewelry trends come and go, but some fads just refuse to die. One such trend is the Halo style bezel setting. For those who are not familiar with this term, a halo setting refers to a type of ring where the central stone is surrounded by smaller diamonds or other gemstones that form a “halo” around it.

While this may sound like an elegant and sophisticated design, it has become so ubiquitous in recent years that it’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t seen one. It’s everywhere- on social media feeds, at weddings, engagement parties – you name it. But is there really anything special about this style? Let’s take a closer look.

Firstly, let’s talk about the practicality of these rings. The main advantage of a halo setting is that it makes your center diamond appear bigger than its actual size because of all the small gems surrounding it. However, in reality, what you gain in visual appeal comes at the cost of practicality.

The tiny stones encircling the center diamond make cleaning difficult since dirt and grime can get stuck between them and be challenging to remove without professional help. Additionally, if one of these small stones falls out (which happens more often than many jewelers would like), replacing them can be quite costly as they have to match perfectly with their counterparts for aesthetic reasons.

Furthermore, while halo settings are popular among consumers due to their perceived affordability compared to larger carat sizes solitaires; in reality; they are often more expensive due to all those extra little diamonds! This means that if you’re looking for something both economical and stunningly beautiful then perhaps going old-school with classic designs such as solitaires might be your best bet!

Now let’s discuss aesthetics; despite its flaws mentioned above; there’s no doubt that Halos remain very pretty pieces when done right – but nowadays almost every jeweler seems determined on creating one regardless of whether it suits the overall design or not.

The result? A flood of designs that look almost identical – with no distinguishing features to set them apart. What was once deemed as something unique has become a cliché, and this is where the Halo Setting has gone wrong; by becoming overused, it has lost its charm and elegance.

Moreover, there’s a reason why classic rings have been around for centuries- because they’re timeless. The same cannot be said about the halo setting trend which will eventually fade away as all trends do – leaving behind an army of outdated engagement rings in its wake.

Finally, let’s talk about individuality. An engagement ring should say something about the person who wears it. It should reflect their personality, style and most importantly their love story. With halo settings being so widespread now; finding one that can truly tell your story is becoming increasingly difficult.

So what’s our take on Halo Settings? Do they still have any value?

We believe that like all fads, Halo Settings are merely temporary whims that eventually lose their appeal and go out of fashion entirely- but don’t get us wrong! If you love this type of setting then by all means go ahead and make your purchase!

However; if you’re after something more classic and timeless: consider going back to basics with solitaires or other classic styles such as three-stone settings or vintage-inspired designs instead – these styles will never go out of fashion!

In conclusion; while we can appreciate the beauty in Halo Settings when done right; we think it’s time for jewelers to start offering more diverse choices rather than just following trends blindly. After all – every engagement is unique – shouldn’t your ring be too?